Proclamation

Town of Wickenburg — Regular Meeting (2025-04-07)

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PROCLAMATION

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency
medical services to promptly respond to ensure that their critical! missions of protecting life
and preserving property are carried out, and

WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers, firefighters, and paramedics is
dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who
telephone the Wickenburg Police Department Emergency Communications Center, and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact
our citizens have with emergency services and the single vital link for our police officers,
firefighters, and paramedics by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them
information and ensuring their safety, and

WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of the Wickenburg Police Department
have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires, and
treatment of patients, with each dispatcher exhibiting compassion, understanding, and
professionalism during the performance of their job in the past year.

NOW THEREFORE, |, BG Bratcher, Mayor of the Town of Wickenburg, do hereby
proclaim the week of April 13 through April 19, 2025, as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators week in Wickenburg, in honor of the men and women whose diligence
and professionalism keep our town and citizens safe.

IN WITNESS WHERE OF, | have hereunto set and caused the seal of the Town of
Wickenburg, Arizona to be affixed on this 7" day of April 2025.

Mayor BG Bratcher

Vice Mayor Brian Jones

Council Member Kristy Bedoian

Council Member Shawn Clark BG Bratcher, Mayor
Council Member Margaret Nyberg

Council Member Rebecca Rovey

Council Member Art Rubash